Psychiatr. praxi. 2016;17(3):98-102 | DOI: 10.36290/psy.2016.026

A new nomenclature for psychotropic agents (Neuroscience-based Nomenclature)

MUDr. Bc. Libor Ustohal, Ph.D.
Psychiatrická klinika LF MU a FN Brno
CEITEC MU, Brno

The article presents a proposal for a new psychopharmacological nomenclature introduced by leading persons of international neuropsychopharmacological societies. The aim of this nomenclature, marked as Neuroscience-based Nomenclature (NbN), is to classify psychotropic agents by their pharmacological profile. It was developed to provide more rational choice of medication by its mechanism of action. The last version of this nomenclature is focused on pharmacological domains and modes/mechanisms of action. NbN also includes four additional dimensions: approved indication, efficacy and side effects, practical notes and neurobiology.

Keywords: psychotropic drugs, nomenclature, neuroscience

Published: October 26, 2016  Show citation

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Ustohal L. A new nomenclature for psychotropic agents (Neuroscience-based Nomenclature). Psychiatr. praxi. 2016;17(3):98-102. doi: 10.36290/psy.2016.026.
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